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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8–5 on May 29 at Tropicana Field in a game that stayed well under the Vegas total of 2 runs. The Rays' three home runs proved decisive, as Tampa Bay accumulated 10 hits and 8 RBIs while striking out 8 batters and posting a 3.63 ERA. The Angels managed 10 hits of their own but were held hitless in the power department, finishing with a .693 OPS and 5 RBIs despite drawing 4 walks. Both offenses generated identical hit totals, yet the Rays' ability to convert at-bats into runs—particularly via the long ball—separated the teams. Tampa Bay's pitching staff allowed 10 hits but limited damage, while Los Angeles' ERA of 4.77 reflected a permissive outing that surrendered 8 runs across the lineup. The Angels' continued offensive struggles, now without a home run in this contest, underscore a concerning trend in power production heading into June.